Protected trees are, all required trees on any developed property memorial trees; trees planted as "replacement trees" as part of a development or tree removal project; trees eight inches in diameter or greater than 54 inches above the ground; or certain native species that are four inches in diameter or greater., Permission from the City is required before, pruning branches over one inch in diameter; or relocating, removing or replacing any tree shown in an approved landscape plan., To get a removal or pruning permit, If removal or pruning is related to construction or building project, all trees (labeled as to species, size, and health, and whether they are to be removed or preserved) are to be shown on the site and grading plans, and the permit will be issued as part of the building or grading permit; If the work is not related to construction or building project, the removal or pruning of a protected tree…, ,, a request (reason for removal/pruning, replacement tree plan, method for pruning the tree) is to be made by phone, fax or in writing to Planning Division; An arborist report will be required if more than three trees are involved; Staff will make an inspection and a decision whether to issue the permit; The staff decision may be appealed to the Planning Director within 10 days of the decision. For…
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Updated, : August, A Landscaping Permit is required to perform any of the grading activities outlined in , HMC 10-12, on any site., Submitting an Application, : Landscape plans are most often submitted with a larger development project and should be included with the full plan package for the project. If the project is submitting for landscape review and permits only please contact Peter Jensen at, peter.jensen@hayward-ca.gov, or Theo Spores at, theo.spores@hayward-ca.gov, to review the projects scope and what will be required. To submit the project plans including the landscape plans register for an e-Permit Portal account: You must be a registered user of the , Hayward e-Permit Portal , before you can submit your application. Learn more about how to register on our , e-Permit Portal help page, ., Apply for your Plan Type:, Using the e-Permit Portal, apply for your permit by completing the online application and attaching the required submittal materials. Learn more about how to apply for a permit on our , e-Permit Portal help page, ., Required Submittal Materials, : The submittal items below are required for landscape plan submittals. Please note additional submittal items may be required depending on the project scope. Landscape plans are to be prepared by a licensed Landscape Architect. Arborist Report are to be prepared by Certified Arborist. Topographic site plan with building structure footprint and all existing trees Conceptual Planting Plan…, Building Permit Landscape Plan Submittal, : Topographic site plan with building structure footprint and all existing trees Planting Plan Planting Details and Notes Irrigation Plan Irrigation Details and Notes, Project Review, : Applicants will be notified by email or can login to the e-Permit Portal for updates on their application. Plan review typically take 20 business days for the first round and 10 business days for subsequent rounds. Estimated processing times do not include the time needed by the applicant to revise and resubmit their application., Paying Fees, : After submitting your application through the, e-Permits Portal, , staff will reach out to coordinate payment. The initial application deposit will sent to the applicant for payment. If the cost to process the application exceeds this deposit, the applicant or owner must cover the cost. If the cost ends up being less than the deposit, the difference is refunded., Contacts, : Peter Jensen Landscape Architect (510) 583-4231, peter.jensen@hayward-ca.gov, Theo Spores Landscape Architect (510) 583-4208, theo.spores@hayward-ca.gov
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